Ronaldo scored 39 goals last season – many scored by his so called weaker foot

Another fan said: “100 per cent agree… both of his feet are rocket launchers.”

Earlier in the year, some fans voiced concerns that Ronaldo was too good in the game – especially when it came to his speed and dribbling ability.

On a FIFA sub-Reddit, one wrote: “Over the past two / three years it’s been clear that he has slowed down.

“I’m not in anyway saying his ability has declined, but having been watching the majority of his games this season and a few last season something has been made clear.

“He does not have 92 pace, and he does not have 91 dribbling.

“He is still clearly a world class player with world class finishing and positioning, but if we are looking at players like Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben who had their pace nuked, surely Ronaldo has to have his downgraded, right?”

EA won’t be releasing any details on player ratings until much later in the year – but we think it’s highly likely Ronaldo will still be the best player on the game.

Whether he gets a lower rating in the last game is still anyone’s guess – but given that he’s the cover star, it’s unlikely to take too much of a hit – and given his form in recent months, it may even rise.

FIFA cover stars through the years

FIFA 17: Marco Reus

FIFA 16: Lionel Messi and Jordan Henderson

FIFA 15: Lionel Messi and Arturo Vidal

FIFA 14: Lionel Messi

FIFA 13: Lionel Messi, Joe Hart and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

FIFA 12: Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshire

Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus fronted the last game after a public vote, but was met by a lukewarm reception from fans.

But those doubts are unlikely to be forthcoming with the announcement of Ronaldo on the cover, with the world’s most famous footballer likely to make new and existing players rush to the shops when it goes on sale on September 29.

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